Opinion/Letters to the Editor

VICTORIA - Even if the anti-HST initiative gets the required number of signatures, there is no guarantee the tax is dead. The initiative process isn't binding on government.

I have to respond to Bill Dwyers letter regarding the HST and the necessity of it.

Re: Shaw ad page 13 Friday's Citizen. Who writes these ads? Gordon Campbell? Ad says on May 27 we are going to get a better TV experience. How? By no longer being able to receive Global Edmonton, Channel 47.

Like thousands of other people this past weekend my wife and I took our two youngest daughters to the fair on Saturday afternoon.

I think we have all recently been made aware of a family that has been brought over from Africa. I will say, there is nothing nicer than seeing a family reunited. I am however, having a challenge with feeling happy for them.

Re: Rising homelessness in Prince George. I've read there's a rise in homelessness and the need for more food at the food bank.

Well, I received my notice for this years property taxes. I am dumbfounded to see that my taxes have risen almost 500 per year. I am happy to say that I now pay the highest taxes on my street.

I'm not writing this letter as a pro or con regarding HST, but rather to point out how people's opinions regarding this and other "hot" topics can be skewed with misinformation.

The Toro Loco is a red wine from Spain, that is found across Canada. Considered a table wine, sold in Alberta below $12, it is a show case of how far Spain has improved the qualities of all of it's wines.

On Friday afternoon my vehicle was broken into while at work. A co-worker saw the individual and chased after him while calling 911.